@BESW @SevenSidedDie @NautArch I do think it's largely a messaging problem. I think "we're instituting a $3 cover" with a footnote in small print saying "this can also be satisfied by making $5 in-store purchases" was pretty tone-deaf. I wish they'd considered, instead:
"hey, gamers: we love having you here *and* we love paying our rent on time. We've noticed that most of you spend a couple of bucks each time you're here, but that's not income we can count on. We're going to ask for $3 a head *or* $5 in purchases. This means 80% of you will be unaffected, since you already pick up snacks he…